Astragalus xiphidium

Astragalus xiphidium
Preserved specimen of Astragalus xiphidium, consisting of pale green strands with thin leaves
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Genus: Astragalus
Species:
A. xiphidium
Binomial name
Astragalus xiphidium
Synonyms
  • Astragalus maraziensis Rzazade.
  • Tragacantha procerior Kuntze.

Astragalus xiphidium is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae.

It was first described in 1868, by Alexander von Bunge.

Description

Astragalus xiphidium is a perennial semi-shrub, around 15–40 centimetres (0.49–1.31 ft) tall. It is a salt-resistant xerophyte, and grows near plants of the genus Artemisia.

Distribution

Astragalus xiphidium is native to the South Caucasus, northwest Iran, and Azerbaijan. The species grows on dry slopes, in semi-desert environments. It has been found in five locations, across an area of 20 square kilometres (7.7 sq mi).

Conservation

In 2008, A. xiphidium was listed as endangered by the IUCN. It faces habitat decline due to overgrazing and construction. No conservation action was in place as of 2008.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Marazinian Astragalus". IUCNRedList.org. IUCN Red List. Retrieved 3 May 2026.
  2. 1 2 "Astragalus xiphidium Bunge". powo.science.kew.org. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 3 May 2026.
  3. ↑ "Astragalus xiphidium Bunge". Ipni.org. International Plant Names Index. Retrieved 3 May 2026.
  4. ↑ "Astragalus xiphidium Bunge". legumes-online.net. ILDIS World Database of Legumes. Retrieved 3 May 2026.